Central Baptist Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
6601 Monticello RoadShawnee, KS 66226-3513
USA
Main Tel: (913) 667-5700
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
The Central Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Shawnee, Kansas. The seminary was established in 1901 as the Kansas City Baptist Theological Seminary. The institute grants master’s degrees in several programs, including theological studies, divinity and missional church studies. Apart from this, CBTS offers a diploma in theological studies as well. The seminary offers day, night and weekend classes, along with online course programs.
The Central Baptist Theological Seminary is home to on-campus organizations like the American Baptist Foundation, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Foundation and the Kansas Baptist Convention Foundation. CBTS offers financial aid in the form of federal grants, loans and scholarships.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- American Baptist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Central Baptist Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chancellor University | Cleveland, OH | 422 |
| 2 | SUNY Empire State College | Saratoga Springs, NY | 13,614 |
| 3 | Jackson State University | Jackson, MS | 8,377 |
| 4 | Georgia Perimeter College | Decatur, GA | 22,808 |
| 5 | Nevada State College | Henderson, NV | 2,126 |
| 6 | Gainesville State College | Oakwood, GA | 8,238 |
| 7 | Utah State University-Regional Campuses and Distance Education | Logan, UT | 10,130 |
| 8 | Middle Georgia College | Cochran, GA | 3,434 |
| 9 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Tifton, GA | 3,600 |
| 10 | Waycross College | Waycross, GA | 936 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 13 | 1 |
| 2-4 year degree | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 7 |
Students
Student enrollment was 112 in 2009-2010 (59 full-time equivalent).
About 50% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 50% of the class.
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 5% of the student body. About 64% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 100% Women 100% All 100%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Central Baptist Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Theology/Theological Studies
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